By Georgia East, South Florida Sun-Sentinel May 10--COOPER CITY -- When newly elected Commissioner John Sims started a blog recently, he thought putting a link on the city's Web site would be a great way to promote it. The blog still exists, but its link on the city's site is gone.

By Thomas Monnay, South Florida Sun-Sentinel Aug. 27--COOPER CITY -- About 50 households outside the city soon may have to pay more for water services if they choose to remain hooked up to the city's water system.